The defender started crying despite having over five minutes left to play

But others on Twitter believed the commentator was poking fun at a man just showcasing his emotions.

@tmf15 wrote: “Gary Neville saying that Gimenez crying is embarrassing. I assume because he’s a man, and men don’t cry. Which is a wonderful mental health lesson to teach kids watching.”

@txnahoss said: “How is Gary Neville saying Gimenez crying is embarrassing… he’s passionate about something and he’s about to lose it, don’t be so bloody disrespectful.”

@Miketheepanda added: “Apparently Gimenez is pathetic for crying because of his country’s imminent departure from the World Cup. It just illustrates how much passion Gary Neville had when playing for England. Muppet.”

Uruguay defender Jose Ginenez in tears as his team reach final minutes of France World Cup game

How is Gary Neville saying gimenez crying is embarrassing... he’s passionate about something and he’s about to lose it, don’t be so bloody disrespectful 😡